Art Afterschool Series 

Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for hands-on, project-based art-making inspired by contemporary art and ideas. Each four-week series invites young artists ages 8-10 and 11-13 to explore new materials and processes, build technical skills, strengthen creative confidence, and develop their own expressive voice—all in a fun, supportive studio environment. Through engaging, artist-led activities, participants learn to observe and discuss art thoughtfully, explore big ideas through making, and make meaningful connections between their art, their lives, and the world around them.

The Art Afterschool series rotates through themes and media inspired by contemporary art and ideas, with foundational sessions focused on essential techniques and processes.

JOIN US FOR A SERIES

Not seeing the right age range or schedule, or not ready to commit to a full four-week afterschool series? Check out our Youth Ceramics: At the Wheel Afterschool Series and our Weekend Ceramics Workshops.

Our weekend workshops offer a flexible, one-day introduction to ceramics for kids, teens, and families, making them a great way to get comfortable in the studio, try wheel throwing or handbuilding, and see if a longer afterschool series is the right fit.

February

Printmaking: Printed Journeys (ages 8-10): 2/2 - 3/2

Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for hands-on, project-based art-making designed for growing creatives ages 8-10. 

This four-week program offers young artists a high-quality, enriching creative experience in a safe and supportive studio environment. Guided by professional teaching artists, students explore contemporary art concepts through hands-on projects that build creative confidence, problem-solving skills, and visual literacy. 

Artists work across a variety of media, which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, encouraging experimentation, persistence, and self-expression. Many projects draw inspiration from installations and exhibitions at The New Children’s Museum, helping students connect their studio work to real contemporary art in meaningful ways. 

Parents and caregivers can feel confident knowing their child is engaged in a structured yet joyful program that supports creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. 

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Printmaking: Printed Journeys (ages 11-13): 2/4 - 2/25

Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for hands-on, project-based art-making designed for growing creatives ages 11-13. 

This four-week program offers young artists a high-quality, enriching creative experience in a safe and supportive studio environment. Guided by professional teaching artists, students explore contemporary art concepts through hands-on projects that build creative confidence, problem-solving skills, and visual literacy. 

Artists work across a variety of media, which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, encouraging experimentation, persistence, and self-expression. Many projects draw inspiration from installations and exhibitions at The New Children’s Museum, helping students connect their studio work to real contemporary art in meaningful ways. 

Parents and caregivers can feel confident knowing their child is engaged in a structured yet joyful program that supports creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. 

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SECURE YOUR SPOT

March

Sculpture & Sound: Curio Cityscapes (ages 8-10): 3/9 - 3/30

Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for hands-on, project-based art-making designed for growing creatives ages 8-10. 

This four-week program offers young artists a high-quality, enriching creative experience in a safe and supportive studio environment. Guided by professional teaching artists, students explore contemporary art concepts through hands-on projects that build creative confidence, problem-solving skills, and visual literacy. 

Artists work across a variety of media, which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, encouraging experimentation, persistence, and self-expression. Many projects draw inspiration from installations and exhibitions at The New Children’s Museum, helping students connect their studio work to real contemporary art in meaningful ways. 

Parents and caregivers can feel confident knowing their child is engaged in a structured yet joyful program that supports creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. 

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Sculpture & Sound: Curio Cityscapes (ages 11-13): 3/4 - 3/25

Join us in Artopia: NCM Creative Studios after school for hands-on, project-based art-making designed for growing creatives ages 11-13. 

This four-week program offers young artists a high-quality, enriching creative experience in a safe and supportive studio environment. Guided by professional teaching artists, students explore contemporary art concepts through hands-on projects that build creative confidence, problem-solving skills, and visual literacy. 

Artists work across a variety of media, which may include drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking, encouraging experimentation, persistence, and self-expression. Many projects draw inspiration from installations and exhibitions at The New Children’s Museum, helping students connect their studio work to real contemporary art in meaningful ways. 

Parents and caregivers can feel confident knowing their child is engaged in a structured yet joyful program that supports creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. 

Register now to secure your artist’s spot today! 

SECURE YOUR SPOT

Questions + Additional Info

Questions about parking, accessibility, or our cancellation policy?

Visit our Artopia: NCM Creative Studios FAQs page for all the details you need to plan your visit.

Artopia FAQs

Hours This Week

We’ll be closed Thur, 1/1 and back open Friday and all weekend long, 9am-4pm. 

Escape The Rain!